A podcast for everyday activists, but ya know, fun. 

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Described by fans as "light conversations about heavy sh*t," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores all things (ethical) personal growth and practical activism—alright, with the occasional episode about Delanie's favorite sweet, sweet treats. Featuring a variety of changemakers including specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show aims to close the gap between one-dimensional self-help and advocacy. Self-Helpless garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple & Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. 

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If you're torn between trying to escape broken systems or disrupting them from within, fed up with shitfluencing and deliberate ignorance, and are drained by personal gain at any cost disguised as "personal development"—welcome home, hot stuff. Here, you can prioritize your self-care and acquire new tools to sustain the vital work you do out there, without perfectionism or sacrificing your values. 

 

With episodes designed to inform, inspire, and equip, ​Self-Helpless themes include conscious consumption, holistic health, cognitive neuroscience, exploring social conditioning, creativity, spirituality, and purpose—basically considering wtf we're all doing here, how to make the most of it, and doing our best not to be an arsehole along the way. ​Past guests: Tan France, Michael Buble,' Rachel Rodgers, Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Gad Elmaleh, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Kris Carr, Brian Regan, Jessamyn Stanley, Mike Birbiglia, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Amie McNee, Babette Davis, and more. 

 

​Hosted by resident homebody Delanie Fischer, co-author of MockTales, Comedy Writer, and Creative Activist, ​​Self-Helpless has 500+ episodes to browse, including a juicy combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool and totally qualified people like Delanie's dad. Fischer's recognized by listeners for her casual but fluff-free hosting style—organically skipping the small talk to deliver the substance we crave. Expect guest reactions like, "Nobody's asked me that before," "I've never shared this publicly," and "One of my favorite conversations ever." 

 

Self-Helpless is an independently produced podcast that's been bootstrapped since day one. Former co-hosts, Taylor Tomlinson and Kelsey Cook, stepped away from the show in order to focus on their careers, and are crushing it on tour and TV. They're all grateful to Self-Helpless for bringing them together amidst the uncertainty and thrill of their 20s, and the trio remains close. 

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"Helpsters" (what subscribers call themselves) are the heart of the show. As guests, they courageously share personal stories, their suggestions are incorporated into the programming, and by joining the podcast's Patreon Community, anyone can redeem rewards like voting on episode topics (or forego rewards to be a quiet supporter). 100% of Patreon and MockTales proceeds go directly to operating expenses—keeping Self-Helpless free, consistent, and available across podcast platforms. 

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Our hope from the beginning is that Self-Helpless provides comfort for anyone who needs a friend, motivation to create positive shifts in their life and community, and wants some fun, practical, and compassionate tips along the way. Cheers to crawling in the direction of our dreams! (but like, ethically) 

 

New episode every Monday.  ​